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Tag Archives: Durban
Marco Polo. A personal glimpse
As the Marco Polo sits on the beach at Alang waiting for the men with cutting torches to begin dismantling her, I could not help but remember this old lady that graced us with a visit so many years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Hobbies and Interests, Personal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged BLASCO, Cruise and Maritime Voyages, Durban, Ivan Franko Class, Marco Polo, Orient Lines, South Africa
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OTD: The Sinking of the Oceanos
On this day (04/08/1991), the cruise ship Oceanos sank off the South African Coast with the loss of no lives. A massive rescue effort by merchant ships and the South African Air Force supported by the onboard entertainment staff ensured … Continue reading
Posted in Cruiseships, Hobbies and Interests, On This Day, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged Cruise ship, disaster, Durban, Epirotiki Lines, Oceanos, ship, South Africa
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